Northern Ireland News for November 2015

Recruitment News, Nov 30, 2015
Labour Welcomes Action Plan For Jobs
Senator Mary Moran has warmly welcomed the Government announcement on the North East/North West action plan for jobs announced. She said: "Since the national plan for jobs was announced in 2012 more ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2015
Man Arrested Over David Clarke Murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of David Clarke in Belfast in 2001. Mr Clarke, who had learning difficulties, was beaten in his flat on the Forthriver Road in the early hours of...
Business News, Nov 30, 2015
Two NI Pork Plants Provisionally Recommended To Export To China
Two pork plants in Northern Ireland have been provisionally recommended for approval to export to China. Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell welcomed the confirmation and said there is huge potential f...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2015
Legal Challenge On NI Strict Abortion Laws Successful
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has welcomed the landmark ruling to ease the abortion laws in NI. The NIHRC brought the challenge to Belfast's High Court to allow women to have t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2015
Money Stolen During Distraction Burglary In North Belfast
A pensioner has had a sum of money stolen during a distraction burglary in north Belfast. The incident happened at a house in Sydney Street West just after 10.30am on Saturday. A man told the 84-yea...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2015
Peacemaker Priest Father Gerry Reynolds Dies
A Redemptorist priest who worked for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland has died. SDLP MLA Alex Attwood said Father Gerry Reynolds touched the lives of countless numbers of people. Father ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2015
Man Arrested Following Drugs And Stun Gun Find In East Belfast
A man has been arrested after an estimated £4,500 drugs and stun gun find in east Belfast. The suspected cocaine was seized by officers from the local Titanic and East Belfast Neighbourhood Team duri...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2015
Temporary Ban Placed On Roadworks In Belfast And Lisburn
A temporary ban has been placed on roadworks in Belfast and Lisburn over the Christmas period. Transport Minister Michelle McIlveen said the halt will come into effect from today, 30 November, until ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2015
Woman Found Unconscious On Co Down Road
A woman has been found unconscious on a road in County Down. The woman, aged in her 50s, was discovered on the Sheepland Road at around 4.30am on Sunday. She was taken to hospital where she is belie...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2015
Other News In Brief
SDLP Criticises Western Health Trust The Western Health Trust has been slammed over its lack of transparency after political representatives were denied access to a consultation meeting in Gor...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2015
Shots Fired At Police Car In West Belfast
Up to eight shots have been fired at a police car in west Belfast. The attack happened in the Rosnareen Avenue area at around 6.50pm on Thursday. Police are treating the incident as attempted murder...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2015
Suspected Arson Attack In Co Antrim
An Indian family's home has been targeted in a suspected arson attack in Co Antrim. The incident happened in Antrim's Meadow Drive in the early hours of Friday morning. Ulster Unionist South Antrim ...
Business News, Nov 27, 2015
Council Calls For Urgent Meeting With Social Development Minister
Belfast City Council is calling for an urgent meeting with the Social Development Minister following the decision to indefinitely delay the transfer of regeneration powers to local government. It is ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2015
Police Appeal For Missing Lorraine Wilson
Police in Lurgan are appealing for help to trace missing Lorraine Wilson. Her vehicle was left in William Street on Thursday and she has not been in contact with any family members. It is believed s...
Recruitment News, Nov 27, 2015
Garda Recruitment Campaign Opens
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, hasannounced the opening of a recruitment campaign for new members of An Garda Síochána in 2016. The new campaign is necessary to fulfil ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2015
Security Alerts Underway In Tyrone And L'Derry
Two security alerts are underway in Co Tyrone and Co L'Derry. In Co Tyrone the Urney Road has been closed between Bells Road and Bellspark Road. Police are urging the public not to touch any suspicio...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2015
Health Minister Slammed Over Waiting Lists
An Ulster Unionist MLA has slammed Health Minister Simon Hamilton after it was revealed the number of people on medical waiting lists has reached almost 400,000. Mr Michael McGimpsey said people suff...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2015
Bangor Residents 'Frightened' Following Attack
Residents living in the Bangor area have been left frightened after a man was attacked in the Clandeboye area, an Alliance Councillor has claimed. Cllr Scott Wilson has condemned the attack and said ...
Feature News, Nov 27, 2015
Eight More NI Christmas Markets
Northern Ireland is not well-known for its inviting winter weather. However, its people are well-known for not being easily put off – so offer them a good enough reason t...
Feature News, Nov 27, 2015
Six More NI Christmas Markets
Northern Ireland is not well-known for its inviting winter weather. However, its people are well-known for not being easily put off – so offer them a good enough reason to brave the bracing...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2015
Resurfacing Project Starts In Armagh
Construction work has started on a £135,000 resurfacing project in County Armagh. The scheme, on the B31 Armagh Road, Newtownhamilton, will extend from the junction with Friary Road for 1.4kilometres...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2015
Other News In Brief
Minister Michelle O’Neill Minister Disappointed With Fish Quota Stocks The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle O'Neill said she is disappointed with proposed European Commis...
Recruitment News, Nov 26, 2015
Nurses Vote For Industrial Action
Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher has said while he is disappointed by the decision by INMO members to vote for industrial action he described the decision as "not at all surprising given...
Business News, Nov 26, 2015
New App Launches To Promote Gaeltacht Quarter
A new app has launched to promote Belfast's Gaeltacht Quarter. The 'Slí na Gaeltachta' app provides an interactive platform for people to immerse themselves in the Gaeltacht Quarter. Developed with £...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2015
Accountancy Firm Employees Arrested On Suspicion Of Tax Evasion
Four employees of the Belfast office of accountancy firm KPMG have been arrested on suspicion of tax evasion. Officials from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs made the arrests on Wednesday. KPMG sai...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2015
Young Girl Approached In L'Derry
Police are appealing for information after a young girl was approached by men in a van in L'Derry. The incident happened in the Creggan area at around 4.15pm on Wednesday. The nine-year-old girl was...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2015
Two NI Men Who Died On A Construction Site In Australia Named
Two men from Northern Ireland who died on a construction site in Australia have been named as Joe McDermott and Gerard Bradley. Mr Bradley from Portstewart and Mr McDermott from Omagh were crushed by...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2015
Security Alert In L'Derry Ends
A security alert in L'Derry has ended. A controlled explosion was carried out on a viable device in the Feeney area in Dungiven on Wednesday. The alert began after police received a report of an ano...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2015
PSNI Issue Drink Drive Warning
The PSNI have issued a drink drive warning and revealed 270 people were caught over the limit last year. Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd said: "Considering that in some instances, we stopped driv...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2015
Man Stabbed In North Belfast
A 28-year-old man has been stabbed in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Strathroy Park area at around 6.15pm on Wednesday. Four hooded men stabbed the victim in the arm at the front door o...